v2.4.0.8
Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2014
Apr. 18, 2014
Document Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name CARTERS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001060822  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-03  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 29, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   53,692,806